GUELPH JOBS

Position: Farm Technician
Farm: Goldfarm Canada 
Location: Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo Region, Ontario

Goldfarm Canada is a family-run microgreens business. We operate an indoor vertical farm year-round and also grow edible flowers seasonally outdoors. Our primary clients are restaurants and other businesses in the culinary industry. Microgreens are grown and harvested each week so that clients receive the freshest possible product. Everything is delivered within 24 hours of harvest. For more details and information please visit our website or check out our Instagram: @goldfarm_canada

We are currently seeking a passionate, positive, and hardworking full-time Farm Technician to assist with labour around the farm. Hours of work are somewhat flexible as long as tasks get done according to the weekly schedule, and coordinate with business needs and other staffing schedule.

Tasks include:

• Washing & sanitizing trays
• Cleaning the work space, tools, and equipment
• Planting seeds
• Harvesting, packaging & labelling product
• Daily watering
• Capturing processes/procedures
• Receiving and storing materials
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Preferred candidates will have previous experience either working on a farm, as a chef/cook, or as a gardener
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently around the farm
• Problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Reliable means of getting to the site (north end of Guelph)
• Food Handler's license is considered an asset
• WHMIS Training is considered an asset
• Able to lift & carry 40-60 pounds regularly

What we offer:

• A positive, inclusive, and respectful work environment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Flexible timing of work hours

To apply:

Email your resume and cover letter to: info@goldfarm.ca

Please indicate you saw this posting at FoodWork.ca.

Goldfarm Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, nationality, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics..